Must see
The Baths
Virgin Gorda
Climb and wade through giant granite boulders to Devil’s Bay. Go early to beat cruise crowds.
BVI beaches & attractions
The beaches, reefs, ruins, and viewpoints worth planning around. A curated starting point, not a ranking. Confirm schedules, rates, and availability before you go.
Snorkeling
The Caves at Norman Island
Norman Island
Snorkel into sea caves said to have inspired Treasure Island, then grab lunch at the Bight.
Diving
RMS Rhone wreck
Salt Island
An 1867 royal mail steamer, now a marine park and one of the Caribbean’s best-known dives.
Beach
White Bay
Jost Van Dyke
Soft sand, shallow water, and back-to-back beach bars. Busiest late morning to mid-afternoon.
Beach
Cane Garden Bay
Tortola
Tortola’s classic swimming beach, ringed by green hills and beach bars.
Off the beaten path
Loblolly Bay
Anegada
Reef snorkeling right off the beach on the BVI’s only coral island, with flamingos in the salt ponds.